REDUCED! PLEASE NOTE THE PROPERTY APPRAISER SITE DOES NOT REFLECT THE PERMITTED EXPANSION-ADDITION DONE IN 2016. PLUS THE HOME HAS BEEN FULLY UPDATED. MOVE-IN READY & beautifully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home is tucked away on a quiet private cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Jacaranda West neighborhood-an ideal setting for both full-time residents & seasonal owners alike. With a roof just two years old, fully updated kitchen & bathrooms, refreshed interior paint, updated flooring, & a permitted expansion of the living space, this home offers peace of mind & easy Florida living from the moment you arrive. Pocket sliding glass doors allow entire walls of glass to disappear, opening the home to the outdoors & instantly setting the tone for relaxed, resort-style living. The popular split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy & flexibility, while vaulted ceilings in the kitchen & family room create a light, open atmosphere perfect for everyday living & entertaining. Stylish finishes include luxury vinyl flooring, porcelain tile flooring, & an electric fireplace, adding warmth & charm to the main living space. Step outside through the pocket sliders to a spacious covered lanai that flows seamlessly into the updated paver lanai & resurfaced pool deck, making it easy to enjoy poolside dining, casual gatherings, or quiet mornings with coffee by the pool! The permitted expansion, completed by the seller-a licensed contractor-added approximately 150 square feet of indoor living area, converting the home from a two-bedroom to a three-bedroom layout & incorporating an indoor laundry room with sink. An oversized garage with room for a golf cart offers excellent storage & everyday convenience. Set on a private-feeling 10,000+ square-foot lot with mature tropical landscaping, the property enjoys public water & sewer, along with a low annual HOA of just $550, designed to keep the neighborhood attractive while remaining easygoing & resident-friendly. The family-friendly neighborhood is within an excellent school district, the home is close to top-rated schools including Garden Elementary, Venice Middle School, Venice High School, & access to the nationally recognized Pine View School for the Gifted. Everyday shopping, dining, & medical services are just minutes away, with Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Venice campus nearby, quick access to I-75, & less than 10 minutes to have your toes in the sand at the beautiful beaches of Venice Island & Nokomis. Whether you're searching for a full-time family home or the perfect winter retreat, this inviting property truly delivers the best of the Florida lifestyle.